Pilot suffered asymmetric collapse and struck cliff before regaining control and landing.

Seriously Injured

30 Jul 2015

Male

0

EP

FochriwUnited Kingdom

15-20 Km/hModerateModerate Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

AdvanceAlpha 5

Student was under instruction for attempts at soaring flight. Student had carried out three beats and was instructed to turn right away from the hill. Student failed to turn when instructed and impacted the slope twisting his left ankle.

Minor Injuries:Feet, Legs

25 Jul 2015

Male

44

AP

Liddington CastleUnited Kingdom

30-35 Km/hModerateStrong Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

777GlidersQueen

Pilot took off into gusty, thermic conditions with the wind off the hill. Pilot sustained a collapse at low level and then stalled the glider attempting to recover from the deflation. Pilot landed heavily in parachutal stall.

Seriously Injured:Internal Injuries

23 Jul 2015

Male

28

CP

CaburnUnited Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

Gin GlidersSprint Evo

Pilot had mid-air collision with another paraglider at low level. Both landed heavily.

PilotSeriously Injured:Feet, Legs

PassengerUnhurt

23 Jul 2015

Male

49

Pilot

Mt CaburnUnited Kingdom

25-30 Km/h

ParagliderFoot

OzoneDelta 2

Pilot attempted to launch in windy conditions but was lifted off facing backwards. Pilot attempted to spin round but lost control and landed heavily.

Minor Injuries:Head Injuries

23 Jul 2015

Male

69

Milk Hill White HorseUnited Kingdom

5-10 Km/hCalmModerate Turbulence

ParagliderFoot

UPTrango XC3

Pilot approached for a slope landing but stalled glider too high. Landed heavily on his back.

Seriously Injured:Pelvis

18 Jul 2015

Male

38

CP

CaburnUnited Kingdom

5-10 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

Ozone

Pilot flew low over another pilot preparing to launch. The pilot on the ground launched his wing and it caught on the leg of the airborne pilot causing both to stall.

Minor Injuries:Feet, Legs

17 Jul 2015

Male

68

Pilot

Pen DinasUnited Kingdom

20-25 Km/h

ParagliderFoot

OzoneGeo

Pilot suffered collapse at 100m while coastal soaring, and was unable to regain control before hitting the ground.

Seriously Injured:Lumbar Spine

16 Jul 2015

Male

30

CP

PlanfaitFrance

0-5 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

Gin GlidersBolero 4

During the launch the pilot was made aware of a tangled control line by a by-stander. Before becoming airborne the pilot aborted the launch and fell heavily, causing injury to his arm.

Seriously Injured:Hands, Arms, Shoulder

16 Jul 2015

Male

0

None

High and OverUnited Kingdom

10-15 Km/hCalmNot Turbulent

ParagliderFoot

OzoneAtom 3

Student was on his third flight on his first day of EP training. He was following Instructor on the bats and did not get legs down for landing or flare as instructed. Previous 2 flights were very successful.